Client Accountant

Aspire Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Chester is looking for a Client Accountant to join their team. The role involves preparing year-end accounts, filing VAT returns, and maintaining bookkeeping records. Ideal candidates are AAT qualified with practice experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include 20 days annual leave, health care package, and access to salary sacrifice benefits. This is a full-time position with a salary range of £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

An extra day off on your birthday

Health care package

Free parking on-site

50% discount at the onsite café

Qualifications

• AAT qualified (or Level 3 working towards Level 4 with relevant experience).
• Confident in preparing statutory accounts under FRS 105.
• Payroll/CIS experience would be a real bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for small companies under FRS 105 & FRS 102 (1A).
• Producing and filing VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
• Maintaining bookkeeping records using a range of accounting software.

Skills

AAT qualification

Solid practice background

Excellent time management

Strong communication skills

Good understanding of VAT

Education

AAT or Level 3 working towards Level 4

Tools

Xero

FreeAgent

Job description

Overview

Client Accountant – Deeside. Salary: £26,000 per annum – £30,000 (depending on experience). Hours: Fulltime Monday – Friday. Must be a driver. A fantastic opportunity has become available for an ambitious accountant with practice experience to take the next step in their career. This position is ideal for someone confident in supporting limited company contractors and small business clients, and wants to develop further within a supportive, modern practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for small companies under FRS 105 & FRS 102 (1A).
• Producing and filing VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
• Maintaining bookkeeping records using a range of accounting software.
• Assisting with payroll and CIS returns where required.
• Preparing personal tax returns for directors and sole trader accounts.
• Acting as the go-to contact for client queries around compliance and day-to-day accounting matters.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and work is reviewed to a high standard.

Experience

• AAT qualified (or Level 3 working towards Level 4 with relevant experience).
• Solid practice background – ideally with exposure to contractors and/or SMEs.
• Confident in preparing statutory accounts under FRS 105.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Good understanding of VAT, bookkeeping and corporation tax.
• Payroll/CIS experience would be a real bonus.
• Comfortable using both cloud and desktop accounting systems (e.g. Xero, FreeAgent).

Perks & Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service to 25).
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• Health care package and staff rewards scheme.
• Free parking on-site.
• Fresh fruit and drinks available daily.
• 50% discount at the onsite café.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits, including EV leasing and additional holidays.
• Discounted membership at a nearby gym.

How to apply

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